Ten Years of Genetic Support Foundation
Hello friends of Genetic Support Foundation (GSF)! We hope your 2023 is off to a great start! As we move more fully into this new year we mark 2022 as …
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The Limits of Limitless
by Julie Simon, MS, CGC In the new mini-series Limitless, Chris Hemsworth sets out to explore ways to combat aging and live a long and healthy life. It will come …
Daniel Bellissimo: A Leader in Molecular Diagnostics and Human Genetics Is Helping to Shape GSFâs Future
Genetic Support Foundation board president, Daniel Bellissimo, has been a national leader in the field of molecular diagnostics and human genetics for over thirty years. Daniel earned a Ph.D. in …
Gratitude for Genetic Support Foundation
I began working with Genetic Support Foundation (GSF) in the fall of 2014, two years after its founding, a decade ago. I have held a few different titles, (consultant, genetic …
Genetic Counselors and Assisted Reproductive Technology: The Perfect Partnership
This Labor Day, CNN aired their new special report: The Baby Business, which is great timing giving the other connotation of the word labor. This special focused on the growing …
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The Importance of Timely Access to Objective Genetic Counseling
At Genetic Support Foundation our work ensures that the people we serve have up-to-date and balanced information about genetics and health. We support individuals as they make informed and autonomous …
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Ableist Detrimental Assumptions: How GCs Need to Pave the Path to Inclusivity
Rectangularly black flag with 5 straight lines going from the upper left corner to the lower right. The top line is a light kelly green, the second is a light …
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World Fragile X Syndrome Day
July 22, 2022 is World Fragile X Syndrome Day, designated by the United States Congress in 2000 to raise awareness about Fragile X syndrome, the benefits of early diagnosis and …
The Jon Wolff Memorial Fund
In 2012 when Dr. Jon Wolff founded Genetic Support Foundation (GSF) he envisioned the newly formed non-profit organization would provide âunbiased, expert and compassionate care for patients.â Not only does …
How Widespread Prenatal Testing for Microdeletions Can Hurt Patients and Why the Genetic Testing Industry Needs More Accountability
The New York Times published an important investigative piece this week, exploring concerns about expanded prenatal genetic screening. Specifically, the article focuses on the practice of prenatal screening for the …